Cynthia Mathis v. HHS - other (2015)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Cynthia Mathis filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. On April 14, 2015, the petitioner filed a motion to dismiss her own petition.
Subsequently, on May 20, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs. The respondent did not object to the petitioner's requested amount of $18,850.00 for attorneys' fees and costs.
The Special Master found that the petition was brought in good faith and had a reasonable basis, making an award for fees and costs appropriate. The court awarded a lump sum of $18,850.00, payable jointly to the petitioner and her attorney, Paul Brazil, for attorneys' fees and costs.
The case was dismissed pursuant to the petitioner's motion. The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, or the petitioner's counsel's specific arguments for fees and costs beyond the stipulated amount.
Theory of causation
The public text does not describe a theory of causation. The case was dismissed on April 14, 2015, pursuant to the petitioner's motion. On May 20, 2015, a stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs was filed. Special Master Thomas L. Gowen found the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis, awarding $18,850.00 in attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to petitioner Cynthia Mathis and her attorney, Paul Brazil. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, did not object to this amount. The public decision does not specify the vaccine(s), vaccination date(s), alleged injury, or any medical experts.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00512